Hop Hills RD over RTE I 81 Sbl
FairRockbridge County, Virginia · 0.10 to 11 & 1.80 to 680 · Structure no. 000000000015594
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hop Hills RD over RTE I 81 Sbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hop Hills RD over RTE I 81 Sbl in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hop Hills RD over RTE I 81 Sbl built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hop Hills RD over RTE I 81 Sbl in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Hop Hills RD over RTE I 81 Sbl carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Hop Hills RD over RTE I 81 Sbl?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Hop Hills RD over RTE I 81 Sbl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.